Penpot
VSAdobe XD
Penpot vs Adobe XD (2026)
Features, pricing, and head-to-head comparison
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Quick Verdict
Best Price
Adobe XD
$9.99/mo
Highest Rated
Penpot
⭐ 4.4/5
Free Plan
Penpot
At a Glance
| Penpot | Adobe XD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free | $9.99/mo |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Free Plan | Yes | No |
| Category | — | — |
Feature Comparison
2
Penpot wins
10
Tied
1
Adobe XD wins
| Feature | Penpot | Adobe XD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-layout | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand kit | ✓ | ✕ |
| Component libraries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design tokens | ✕ | ✓ |
| Developer handoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export (PNG, SVG, PDF) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo editing | ✓ | ✕ |
| Plugins/extensions | ✓Limited | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Version history | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
Penpot
Free (Self-hosted)Free
Unlimited
Free (Cloud)Free
Unlimited
Adobe XD
Single App$9.99/mo
1
All Apps$54.99/mo
1
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